PM Oli's decision to seek a vote of confidence in the parliament, at a rather unfitting time, has shaken Nepali politics. Following the decision, CPN–Maoist Centre withdrew its support to the government and intensified its effort to topple Oli. Nepali Congress, too, finally agreed to lead the no-confidence motion—with support from majority Janata Samajwadi Party Nepal (JSPN) … [Read more...] about A Win-Win for PM Oli
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News Digest – Economy & Development (April 29-May 5)
Nepal’s economy anticipated to grow by 3.1 percent in 2020/21 According to the Asian Development Outlook, Nepal’s gross domestic product (GDP) is anticipated to grow by 3.1 percent in (FY) 2020/21, from a contraction of 1.9 percent in the (FY) 2019/20. The growth is anticipated due to the gradual lifting of the nationwide lockdown, a pickup in domestic demand, and the … [Read more...] about News Digest – Economy & Development (April 29-May 5)
News Digest – Gender & Social Inclusion (May 1-May 5)
The restrictions imposed by COVID-19 have created chaos in the daily lives of people once again. The first wave of COVID-19 had hit hard the foreign employment destinations of Nepalis, mainly to Malaysia, Gulf countries, and South Korea. The international travel restrictions led to a massive decline in migrants leaving the country. According to the Department of Foreign … [Read more...] about News Digest – Gender & Social Inclusion (May 1-May 5)
News Digest – Federal Affairs (April 29-May5)
Provincial-level The voting on the no-confidence motion filed against Chief Minister of Gandaki Province Prithvi Subba Gurung was scheduled on April 28. However, the voting was postponed indefinitely after the Rashtriya Janamorcha Party claimed the mysterious disappearance of one of its lawmakers. The main opposition parties—the Nepali Congress and Janata Samanjbadi Party, … [Read more...] about News Digest – Federal Affairs (April 29-May5)
News Digest – International Relations & Foreign Affairs (April 29-May 5)
China strives to influence South-Asian region in absence of India Foreign relation analysts and experts have observed that major geopolitical shifts as a result of the Covid-19 catastrophe. While there are joint efforts being made internationally to fight against Covid-19, the powerful countries have viewed this as an opportunity to assert political and economic influence. … [Read more...] about News Digest – International Relations & Foreign Affairs (April 29-May 5)